Sophie Donlon, LMSW
Sophie Donlon is a licensed master social worker who provides a person-centered and holistic therapeutic space for children, teens, adults, and families. A graduate of the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College, Sophie believes that a trusting, collaborative relationship is the essential foundation for meaningful growth. By meeting clients where they are — emotionally, developmentally, and relationally — Sophie fosters an environment where each person can feel seen, safe, and respected as the experts of their own lived experiences.
In their work with families and young children, Sophie specializes in navigating the complexities of early childhood development, anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, neurodivergence, and trauma. They are intensively trained in Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), an attachment-based modality that uses the power of play to strengthen the bond between caregivers and children. Whether providing dyadic therapy to heal after big life changes or supporting a child through selective mutism and OCD, Sophie integrates play and art therapy with mind-body approaches and behavioral interventions, all deeply informed by developmental expertise.
For adult clients, Sophie offers a sophisticated clinical lens informed by their ongoing advanced training at the Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy’s Four-Year Psychoanalytic Program. This rigorous specialization allows Sophie to move beyond surface-level symptoms to explore the deeper relational patterns and unconscious processes that shape how we move through the world. By blending this psychoanalytic depth with contemporary trauma-informed care, they help adults address depression, anxiety, stress, and identity-based challenges. Sophie’s integrated approach encourages clients to tap into their own inner wisdom, helping them develop the strategies and resilience needed for long-term healing and self-discovery.
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Check out upcoming groups facilitated by Sophie Donlon, LMSW
This group offers kids a supportive and playful space to build stronger relationships, boost self-esteem, and develop healthy ways to manage emotions. Through creative activities, children will practice making and keeping friends, expressing feelings, resolving conflicts, and learning coping strategies that honor their unique communication styles and strengths.
When: Sundays at 2pm, starting Fall 2026!
Where: Grand Army Plaza Office (34 Plaza Street East, Brooklyn NY 11238)
Facilitated by: Sophie Donlon, LMSW
Cost: $800 ($100/session for 8 sessions)
